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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Take our free Longitude quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which clock can function today, but is not run in order to preserve its parts? (from Chapter 10: The Diamond Timekeeper)

2.

Where did William sail on the second test of H-4? (from Chapter 11: Trial by Fire and Water)

3.

What year was Harrison born? (from Chapter 7: Cogmaker's Journal)

4.

The Parliamentary committee assembled to respond to the problem of longitude relied on which two experts? (from Chapter 6: The Prize)

5.

How was John Harrison educated? (from Chapter 7: Cogmaker's Journal)

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